Aug

3

Mon

Solid Rock Day Camp will be held August 3-6th at Christ the King Lutheran Church of Hutchinson from 9:30a-2:30p each day. Kids in grades 1-5 are welcome, cost is $20 per child. Join them for bible fun, crafts, games, outdoor activities, a service project, and a field trip. More info: ctkhutch.com

Aug

5

Wed

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church WELCA of Hector invites everyone to their Salad Luncheon on Wednesday, August 5th starting at Noon in the Fellowship Hall. Following Lunch is entertainment from Sam and Melissa Sahlstrom and Family.

The Fairfax Library has Double Digit Hang Time Wednesdays in August, from 3-5 pm for Kids ages 10-18. August 5th is Outdoor Games, August 12th is Makey Makey, August 19th is squirt gun painting, and august 26th is a showing of the Disney Movie National Treasure 2.

The Brownton Lions are sponsoring the Annual Brownton Corn Feed on Friday, August 7th at the Brownton Community Center. Serving from5pm to 7pm or until corn is gone. Tickets are $5 for ages 13 & up, $2 for ages 6 – 12 and free for children 5 and under. There will be a kids pedal pull at 7pm with registration starting at 6:30pm. Volunteers are needed to husk corn at 1pm in the city park on that day.

You’re invited to Gopher Campfire Club’s Outing August 7-9th at their grounds on Lake Byron, 7 miles North of Hutchinson. August 7th is Trap Shooting at 6 pm and a Bean Bag Tournament at 7. August 8th starts at 10 am with Sporting Clays and Trap Shooting, Tractor Pullers from 2-5 pm, Steak Fry at 5 pm, and Live Music at 8 pm. August 9th is the Archery Shooting Gallery at 11 am, Ham Dinner at Noon with entertainment by Wally Pikal, Youth 22 Shooting Gallery from 1-3, Pedal Pulls at 2, Turtle Races at 3, and the Raffle drawing at 4 pm. More info go to Gopher Campfire.com

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6:00 pm

Gopher Campfire Outing

Aug

8

Sat

The All Saints Lutheran Church of Darwin has their Twine K Breakfast on Saturday, August 8th from 8a-10a. Serving Egg Bake, Ham or Bacon, Cinnamon Bread and more. Adults are $7, Children under 10 are $5. They will also be raffling a Baseball Quilt.

The Kingston Lions are serving Pork Sandwiches and Sweet Corn on Saturday, Aug 8th from 10a-12:30 pm. The event is a part of the annual New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run. There will also be Entertainment from Wally Pikal.

Aug

9

Sun

You’re invited to a benefit Spaghetti Dinner for Randy Cassens on Sunday, Aug 9th at the Peace Center in Hutchinson. Event runs from 10:30a-1p, serving Spaghetti, Salad, Bread, Bars, and Beverage for a free will donation. Also take part in the silent auction, or shop at the bake sale. Proceeds benefit Randy’s battle with inoperable brain cancer.

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10:30 am

Benefit Spaghetti Dinner

Aug

10

Mon

The Plato Lions are having their Golf Tournament on Monday, Aug 10th at the Glencoe Country Club. Registration at 11 am, Shotgun start at 1 pm. 4 person scramble. $50 per person for a Glencoe Club Member, $60 for Non Member, or $40 for a Member and you bring you own cart. Proceeds go to local projects. For info or to register contact Ron 320-238-2285

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11:00 am

Plato Lions Golf Tournament

Aug

14

Fri

The Polka Lovers Klub of America presents their Music Fest at the Pla Mor Ballroom in Glencoe August 14-16. On Friday it’s Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen from 7-11 pm. Saturday is Malek’s Fisherman at Noon and 4 pm, and Julie Lee and the White Rose Band at 2 pm and 6 pm. Sunday it’s Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen at Noon and 4 pm, and the Leon Olsen Show at 2 pm and 6 pm. More info: polkofa.com

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7:00 pm

Musicfest

Aug

16

Sun

St. John’s Lutheran Church of Hollywood is having their annual Pork Chop Dinner on Sunday, August 16th, serving from 11a-2p. Cost is $10 in advance ($11 at the door) for ages 12 and up, Ages 5-11 is $5, under 4 is free. On the menu is Pork Chops, Scalloped Potatoes, Sauerkraut, Corn, Coleslaw and more. There is also a silent auction. The Day starts off with a contemporary Worship service at 9:30 am

Join St. Andrews Catholic Church of Fairfax for their annual Fun Fest on Sunday, August 16th. Mass at 9:30 am with Harry Wojahn and Deb Nelson…followed by a Chicken Dinner from 10:30a-1p. Cost for the dinner is $11 for adults, $5 for kids ages 5-10, and under 5 is free. Takeouts and buckets of chicken available. Other activities include Live Music, Cash Raffle, Games, Country Store, Authentic Taco Stand and more! Event runs until 4 pm.

Zion Lutheran Church of Buffalo Lake is having their first ever golf tournament and live auction on August 16th. (Must Preregister by August 10th) 2 pm Registration, 2:30 pm shot gun start at Oakdale Golf Club. Cost is $50 for golf, cart, and meal (Meal tickets only are $15). Contact Jodi to sign up 833-2097.